BLURRY Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

blurry

adjective

ˈblər-ē

Definition of blurry

as in vague

not seen or understood clearly a blurry image in the foreground of the photograph

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Recent Examples of blurry Skip it, and views will be blurry no matter how good the optics. — Damian Peach, Space.com, 4 Aug. 2026 In the blurry snap, North flashed two peace signs — her mom’s signature pose — in a dark room lit with Christmas decorations around her. — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026 Do not keep the peace by leaving the terms blurry and hoping goodwill covers the gap. — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2026 Otherwise, you might be plagued with blurry images all night. — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for blurry

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What happens after that is committed to the good common sense of the client who usually leaves that office with only vague notions about what has been done so far and what needs to be done in the future.

— Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
And the former state attorney general has generally kept his campaign promises broad and vague.

— Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of vague

Adjective

Your morning of chores or physical activity has imbued you with a sense of achievement and a faint, pleasurable languor.

— AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Because the new moon coincides almost exactly with the shower’s maximum, moonlight won’t wash out faint meteors, making 2026 one of the best Perseid displays in recent memory.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of faint

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In the hazy distance, mainland Europe, their ultimate goal, lies across the sea.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
Wildfires in Washington and British Columbia, Canada, are also expected to bring hazy skies and unhealthy air quality to the state over the next two days as smoke moves in from the north and temperatures climb toward 100 degrees.

— Amanda Jackson, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of hazy

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